Can't change my name
Verse 1
I walked into that place with pain in my bones,
Just needed some help, just needed a home.
They tied down my truth, they silenced my fight,
And took away my freedom in the middle of the night.
Verse 2
My mama cried out, "Don’t you hurt her no more!"
But they bent my leg like I ain’t human no more.
I screamed from the pain, but they turned their eyes,
Then asked each other, “Did you see?”every one told lies.
Chorus
You can’t erase the truth with silence and shame,
Can’t bury the scars by changing my name.
I was bruised, I was broken, but I’m still here
Singin’ my story so the world might hear.
Verse 3
EMS grabbed me rough, like I wasn’t in pain,
Twistin’ my arms like I had no name.
A nurse with a needle put me out like a light,
No warning, no reason, just stole my night.
Bridge
I was never a danger, just afraid and alone,
But they locked me away like my heart was stone.
Now I’m piecing together what they tried to erase,
With every word, I’m takin’ back my space.
Verse 4
They looked at my scans, said “You’re fine, just stress.”
Told me my pain was all in my head, I guess.
But now I need steel just to hold up my spine,
They missed the storm I’ve paid with time.
Chorus (repeat)
You can’t erase the truth with silence and shame,
Can’t bury the scars by changing my name.
I was bruised, I was broken, but I’m still here
Singin’ my story so the world might hear.
Outro
Now I walk with the truth they tried to deny,
With scars as my armor and fire in my cry.
They wrote me off but I write back strong,
This is my justice, this is my song.
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